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on wednesday, six villagers died in a raid during an operation to flush out insurgents from near the pakistan border. among the victims, women and children. this has led to a wave of anger among afghans. the protests have taken place pressing for the withdrawal of western forces. that is about to happen. some are wondering, at what cost. starting next week and over the next several months, several troops will begin the withdrawal from afghanistan and handing over security to local afghan forces. questions are raised about whether they are ready to take over, especially after these killings. >> this is "bbc news, the headlines -- the fbi opened an investigation into news corp. to investigate allegations that his reporters to hack into the phones of 9/11 victims. italy faces severe financial problems. nations from across southeast asia will meet in indonesia for the regional forum on sunday where disputes in the south china sea will dominate the agenda. china has clashed with vietnam and the philippines over the region. other influential countries will also be at the forum. can they look into t
on wednesday, six villagers died in a raid during an operation to flush out insurgents from near the pakistan border. among the victims, women and children. this has led to a wave of anger among afghans. the protests have taken place pressing for the withdrawal of western forces. that is about to happen. some are wondering, at what cost. starting next week and over the next several months, several troops will begin the withdrawal from afghanistan and handing over security to local afghan...
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it was an operation to flush out insurgents near the pakistan border. among the victims, women and children. it led to a wave of anger among afghans. protest have taken place, pressing for the withdrawal of western forces. that is about to happen imminently, but some are wondering at what cost? starting next week and over the next several months, thousands of nato troops will begin a gradual withdrawal from afghanistan, and the security to the afghan forces. questions are being raised about if they are ready to take on the role, especially after these high-profile killings. >> this is a bbc news. the fbi opened an investigation into rupert murdoch's news corp. to investigate allegations they hacked into phones of 9/11 victims. italy says it has approved a $68 billion package of cuts and tax increases. the country faces severe financial problems. in india, the government has put its cities on high alert after a blast on wednesday in the financial capital of mumbai. the prime minister insist there was no warning or prior intelligence about the attack. 70
it was an operation to flush out insurgents near the pakistan border. among the victims, women and children. it led to a wave of anger among afghans. protest have taken place, pressing for the withdrawal of western forces. that is about to happen imminently, but some are wondering at what cost? starting next week and over the next several months, thousands of nato troops will begin a gradual withdrawal from afghanistan, and the security to the afghan forces. questions are being raised about if...
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security forces in pakistan's largest city, karachi, have been authorized to shoot on sight anyone they believe is involved in violence. at least 65 people have been killed in gratia since tuesday. the current unrest is blamed on armed gangs. many shops and foreign offices were closed. here is this report. >> armed troops to stand on guard on the streets of pakistan's business and commercial capital. three days of violence have been the worst karachi has seen this year. target killings and drive-by shootings are widely blamed on armed gangs linked to rival political parties. >> killing and violence has increased so much. no one is safe anymore. >> this is the heart of karachi's main shopping thi district. as you can see, today they are deserted. most people did not go to work or open businesses because they are afraid of more violence. >> many of those who were shot dead were ordinary people going about their daily lives. some were killed just for their ethnicity. the most powerful political party here, mqm, represents the curfew speaking majority. -- erdu speaking majority. last week,
security forces in pakistan's largest city, karachi, have been authorized to shoot on sight anyone they believe is involved in violence. at least 65 people have been killed in gratia since tuesday. the current unrest is blamed on armed gangs. many shops and foreign offices were closed. here is this report. >> armed troops to stand on guard on the streets of pakistan's business and commercial capital. three days of violence have been the worst karachi has seen this year. target killings...
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. >> america is concerned about pakistan. following their success in the osama bin laden operation, people are wanting to the ideas of stopping the terrorists in their tracks. >> pakistan might prove to be the major challenge in the so- called war on terror. the rising confidence of extremist groups is making observers extremely nervous, especially as the country is home to what the jihadists like to call the islamic bomb. the last time the world was jittery about security in pakistan was nearly a decade ago just after the 9/11 attacks when washington developed an emergency plans. we have been told that these plans are coming once again and they are contemplating the country expanding their nuclear arsenal at a time of weakness. these are the images behind the latest attack of nerves, a naval base in karachi. they destroyed two u.s.-made spy planes in a well-executed operation which is believed to have received support from elements within the armed forces. >> the raid on that particular naval facility was unique in this sens
. >> america is concerned about pakistan. following their success in the osama bin laden operation, people are wanting to the ideas of stopping the terrorists in their tracks. >> pakistan might prove to be the major challenge in the so- called war on terror. the rising confidence of extremist groups is making observers extremely nervous, especially as the country is home to what the jihadists like to call the islamic bomb. the last time the world was jittery about security in...
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we have more. >> parts of pakistan pose the biggest city are essentially under curfew. -- pakistan's biggest city are essentially under curfew. there have been clashes between rival political groups escalating. people are caught in the crossfire. as the violence continues, bodies continue to arrive at the morgue. dozens have been killed in the last three days of fighting. many more have been injured. gunmen have even opened fire on city buses. quite some people started firing at the bus and killed my father. what is this? how many people will be killed by this? they killed my father. how many fathers will be killed like this? >> in part, the violence follows a decision by the country's main political party to resign from the government. >> the chief justice of pakistan will look into this issue, what is going on in karachi. citizens are brutally killed. people traveling in buses have been brutally murdered today. >> there is a political dimension to the fighting. karachi is the city claimed by armed gangs. the city authorities are trying to grapple back some control of the affected a
we have more. >> parts of pakistan pose the biggest city are essentially under curfew. -- pakistan's biggest city are essentially under curfew. there have been clashes between rival political groups escalating. people are caught in the crossfire. as the violence continues, bodies continue to arrive at the morgue. dozens have been killed in the last three days of fighting. many more have been injured. gunmen have even opened fire on city buses. quite some people started firing at the bus...
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troops in afghanistan and involved with pakistan. hillary clinton said that following those attacks that left 20 people that, terrorism was on everybody's mind. we heard from both her and her indian counterpart announced a greater degree of cooperation in counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing between the security agencies. >> declared in parts of somalia, an estimated 10 million people have been affected by severe drought. the united nations is expected, who has returned to east africa. andrew has more. thousands crowding into camps like this one. a fan is about to be declared in at least two regions of somalia. the mud of word is rarely used. images like these, ethiopia, 1984. somalia has now crossed a grand threshold. -- grim threshold. 4 out of every 10,000 children are dying daily. >> the international response mechanisms have triggered as a result of declaring a completely different emergency. it is a completely different scale. >> the horn of africa is prone to drought and poverty. in a recent visit, two decades worth of a
troops in afghanistan and involved with pakistan. hillary clinton said that following those attacks that left 20 people that, terrorism was on everybody's mind. we heard from both her and her indian counterpart announced a greater degree of cooperation in counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing between the security agencies. >> declared in parts of somalia, an estimated 10 million people have been affected by severe drought. the united nations is expected, who has returned to east...
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. >> parts of pakistan's based city are under curfew. there have been several days of intense gunfire in western neighborhoods in karachi with clashes between rival political groups escalating. as the violence worsens, the bodies continue to arrive at the morris. dozens of people have been killed in the last three days of fighting. many more have been injured. dannon had even opened fire on city buses. [sobbing] >> some people started firing at the bus and killed my father. there were no security and so now -- there were no security personnel. how many fathers will be killed like this? >> anbar, the violence follows the decision of the parties -- in part, the violence follows the decision of the party in charge to resign. >> they will look into this issue, what is going on in karachi. people are brutally killed, people traveling in buses brutally murdered. aside from the political turmoil, the city is filled with armed gangs. authorities are trying to grapple back some control of the affected areas. it will be added very high price. >> t
. >> parts of pakistan's based city are under curfew. there have been several days of intense gunfire in western neighborhoods in karachi with clashes between rival political groups escalating. as the violence worsens, the bodies continue to arrive at the morris. dozens of people have been killed in the last three days of fighting. many more have been injured. dannon had even opened fire on city buses. [sobbing] >> some people started firing at the bus and killed my father. there...
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discuss, especially since the events that have fallen -- followed the killing of osama bin laden in pakistan and the more recent mumbai attacks that have again refocused indian attention on terrorism. but terrorism is an issue which is not exactly an issue of full convergence between the u.s. and india. there are differences between the countries. when hillary clinton discusses this issue with her indian counterpart, there will certainly be differences that will need to be sorted out. >> very briefly, tell us how america's approach to india changed with the rise of china. this is something you've written about. >> china is an important factor, but not one that is publicly discussed. but it is a subtext in the u.s.- india relationship. china becomes more and more assertive as it picks territorial fights with india and its other neighbors, and also begins to exert its influence in the south china sea, claiming the south china sea to be part of its historical borders and thereby infringing on u.s. interests in that seat. there is great room for u.s. and indian collaboration in insuring peace, s
discuss, especially since the events that have fallen -- followed the killing of osama bin laden in pakistan and the more recent mumbai attacks that have again refocused indian attention on terrorism. but terrorism is an issue which is not exactly an issue of full convergence between the u.s. and india. there are differences between the countries. when hillary clinton discusses this issue with her indian counterpart, there will certainly be differences that will need to be sorted out. >>...
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. 6000 people were attending a rally organized by a senior member of the pakistan muslim league. he hopes a way can be found to quickly deliver aid to drought- stricken somalia. he was speaking at the end of the u.s. refugee camp in e.d. appeared he said that the death rates seen during the crisis have been staggering and american help was being set back. the somalia border in southeastern ethiopia. >> an uncertain start to new life as refugees. hundreds of somalis moving into this refugee camp, one of the three existing camps for somalis here. and problematic ever since it opened. hot, dust-filled wind blows through the camp for much of the time. for now, all too few of the refugees have the protection to these protections of a tent. a stubbornly high death rate here. the delegation representing the u.s. and other supporters came to see what needs to be done to prevent this refugee emergency turning into a disaster. >> the main thing is to focus on the humanitarian side in very deep need of better tend facilities, better health facilities as well. yes, but this is a top priority
. 6000 people were attending a rally organized by a senior member of the pakistan muslim league. he hopes a way can be found to quickly deliver aid to drought- stricken somalia. he was speaking at the end of the u.s. refugee camp in e.d. appeared he said that the death rates seen during the crisis have been staggering and american help was being set back. the somalia border in southeastern ethiopia. >> an uncertain start to new life as refugees. hundreds of somalis moving into this...
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more than 160 people were killed in 60 hours of terror, blamed on militants based in pakistan. these latest bombs have been described as relatively crude and possibly the work of local militants. whoever is behind them, they have shown that india's largest city is still vulnerable. >> the bbc will be in mumbai with the latest details on the attack. >> it is very important to remember that it is still early in the primary investigation being carried out. given a small scale of the attacks that we have seen, it may be a local were involved. it is still a important to remember that much information has to come out of these investigations and only then are we likely to see a clearer picture. >> mumbai is on alert. there were three toward native blass, after all. what security measures are being taken to prevent more? >> the certainly, the blast took place -- or the news assertive out and the city was put on -- the news sorted out and the city was put on high alert. there is more surveillance of the streets. however, mumbai is showing resilience. they can deal with this and move on.
more than 160 people were killed in 60 hours of terror, blamed on militants based in pakistan. these latest bombs have been described as relatively crude and possibly the work of local militants. whoever is behind them, they have shown that india's largest city is still vulnerable. >> the bbc will be in mumbai with the latest details on the attack. >> it is very important to remember that it is still early in the primary investigation being carried out. given a small scale of the...
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mumbai since 2008, more than 160 people were killed in 60 hours of terror claimed the militants based in pakistan. these latest bombs have been described as relatively crude and possibly the work of local militants. whoever is behind it shows that the largest city is still vulnerable. >> we have been to the site of one of the explosions and this is the report. >> this is one of three locations where explosions have taken place in mumbai. just behind this police cordon, a bus stop where a vehicle packed with explosives was located and detonated. this along with two other blasts in the city took place in peak time in russia. in highly densely populated areas. lots of traffic are around. we are hearing as many injuries. they have been taken to local hospitals. the leaders have been coming to this area and said that the priority is to make sure that the injured were taken care of and treated. this is unclear as to who is behind these attacks exactly what has taken place and whether there is any correlation to those attacks that took place in 2008 and five years ago. >> that the venezuelan president h
mumbai since 2008, more than 160 people were killed in 60 hours of terror claimed the militants based in pakistan. these latest bombs have been described as relatively crude and possibly the work of local militants. whoever is behind it shows that the largest city is still vulnerable. >> we have been to the site of one of the explosions and this is the report. >> this is one of three locations where explosions have taken place in mumbai. just behind this police cordon, a bus stop...
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. >> when hillary clinton sits down with indian officials, pakistan and afghanistan will be on everybody's mind. delhi is worried about security this is a subject that those two countries have never comprehensively addressed with each other. unless they can reach some accommodation on their conflicting interests and indeed suspicions in afghanistan, there will be no regional compact piece for afghanistan. >> but beyond just afghanistan >>óqptf@& working together and do business together. $1.3 trillion economy is a big market for the utah and there lots of talk about investment opportunities during mrs. clinton's visit. >> you're watching "newsday." still to come on the program, the aid agency that had controversy by handing out less aid in uganda. >> and murdoch and sons prepare to answer questions about phone hacking corruption. we assess the future of news corp. south africans have celebrated former president's nelson mandela 93rd birthday. he spent the day with family in his home village where he was also visited by the president. millions of school children sang him a special birthday
. >> when hillary clinton sits down with indian officials, pakistan and afghanistan will be on everybody's mind. delhi is worried about security this is a subject that those two countries have never comprehensively addressed with each other. unless they can reach some accommodation on their conflicting interests and indeed suspicions in afghanistan, there will be no regional compact piece for afghanistan. >> but beyond just afghanistan >>óqptf@& working together and do...
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pakistan ore tails ar emerng aut life insidethe fortified compound wherethe coandoraid took place. let's get morefrom akisn. our correspondent repor fro pastan. >> people are starng the leavthe sit over the last couple of ds ndre of people have streamed tthiarea to get lo at the osama bin laden compound. even though they ha been mod ba by security orce therare stilllots of peopl milling aroundhe. large grps opeople d th're ke this l the way arou theompound. a t ofmen but a lot of women, too. groups of wen have come do wi the children. whole families have come down. younpeople tang footage with their mobilphones d what they've come to see this sitebehind me, the large white building, th's ere osambin ladenspent hisfinal days and whe hewa ultimaly sho i y occasiolly he serityforces ut down t area to seal it off and lot of people he hatomove back. that includes t only lols, of course, o come o are curious but a lot of the world's media ave descended. you can see media ere and anher nk of people to the de. as one of he intrigue there is a t of rioudiscussion going on amo the crowdswho
pakistan ore tails ar emerng aut life insidethe fortified compound wherethe coandoraid took place. let's get morefrom akisn. our correspondent repor fro pastan. >> people are starng the leavthe sit over the last couple of ds ndre of people have streamed tthiarea to get lo at the osama bin laden compound. even though they ha been mod ba by security orce therare stilllots of peopl milling aroundhe. large grps opeople d th're ke this l the way arou theompound. a t ofmen but a lot of women,...
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pakistan has cald fo an end to dronetrikes. ll, let'set more on lbya. the prosecutorn the hague ys he will soon be seeng arrest warrants fo three seni libn leaders and colol gaddafi expected to be e of them. i asked how likely it is th connell ddaf wod enup in the dock. of urse the iccronically es not have aolice force to carry out is arrest warrants. i can't prect t prise chainf circumstances by whi heoulde arrted. but i ink it nstructive to rembethat millsevitch nevethout he would be p onrialin the hague. charletayl th president of liberia never dreamed that heould actuall be tried by the ecia court for sierra on. so i can't predicthe prise way this wl unfold. i think are seeing no increasing numbers of heads of state aused of theseindof cres wdingp in the dock >> the two cas tt you mentioned,hey both appead before the icc after the trblesn their country wer fectively over. bair osudans stl there. th iccould likeim. haseen charged on vario acunts. t thfact is thatsurely it depends on what haens with the nflict in libya. doesn't it? >> well, i think th
pakistan has cald fo an end to dronetrikes. ll, let'set more on lbya. the prosecutorn the hague ys he will soon be seeng arrest warrants fo three seni libn leaders and colol gaddafi expected to be e of them. i asked how likely it is th connell ddaf wod enup in the dock. of urse the iccronically es not have aolice force to carry out is arrest warrants. i can't prect t prise chainf circumstances by whi heoulde arrted. but i ink it nstructive to rembethat millsevitch nevethout he would be p...
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this is a war that pakistan has continued to fight. >> the coming of bin laden to pakistan has only brought violence over the years. his death that is, and will do little to change that. bbc news. >> abc news reports an exclusive look at the complex that bin laden lived and died in. cost korea >> it was a slightly dingy house even before it was ransacked in the raid. on the first floor, a bedroom, where multiple people were killed. papers left on the floor, and a bed, likely for a mother, a baby bed next to it. piles of blankets, clothing, and desktop computers. u.s. troops took their hard drives. on the second floor, the master bedroom, perhaps bin laden's, the only one with a large size bed and the carpet on the floor. there is blood. no sign of a kidney dialysis machine. outside, more evidence of children. toys, and outside, a razor wire. bbc news, pakistan. >> there is more by visiting the bbc news site. there has been mixed reaction to the death of osama bin laden in egypt. we have this report from cairo. >> well, of course, it was hinted in tahrir square. a very small minority approve
this is a war that pakistan has continued to fight. >> the coming of bin laden to pakistan has only brought violence over the years. his death that is, and will do little to change that. bbc news. >> abc news reports an exclusive look at the complex that bin laden lived and died in. cost korea >> it was a slightly dingy house even before it was ransacked in the raid. on the first floor, a bedroom, where multiple people were killed. papers left on the floor, and a bed, likely...
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police in pakistan say a car bomb has killed nine people and injured many more. the explosion took place near the home of a local politician. a fire broke out following the blast and nearby buildings were damaged. also in pakistan, 14 people from the same family have been killed in a dispute over land in the central province of punjab. most of them were burned alive in their own homes. our pakistan correspondent has sent us this report. >> they gathered to mourn after a horrific domestic tragedy. 14 members, the same extended family, killed in a dispute. most of them, women and children. granddaughter, nieces and nephews, says this man, they wiped out my entire family. two men had been killed earlier in the day. in retaliation, gunmen attacked four homes, shooting indiscriminately and setting them on fire. the youngest victim was just six months old. >> the victims were all from the same family. the land dispute has been going on for a long time, but this came very suddenly. >> witnesses say the gunmen waited outside to make sure no one escapes the fires alive. f
police in pakistan say a car bomb has killed nine people and injured many more. the explosion took place near the home of a local politician. a fire broke out following the blast and nearby buildings were damaged. also in pakistan, 14 people from the same family have been killed in a dispute over land in the central province of punjab. most of them were burned alive in their own homes. our pakistan correspondent has sent us this report. >> they gathered to mourn after a horrific domestic...
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since monday's raid on his compound in pakistan, there have been calls for the u.s. to prove the al qaeda leader is dead, but president obama says he is anxious the u.s. shouldn't be seen to be showing off trophies of war and is concerned the images could insight more violence. our correspondent has the latest. >> one demonstration in pakistan against the killing of bin laden. it's striking how few protests there have been and america wants it to stay that way. fusao bin laden in recent years, but his face is one of the best known in the world. the white house didn't want the proof of his death to provoke unrest. the president today greeting wounded veterans decided not to release pictures of the corpse. he said it would be a national security risk, a propaganda tool adding he is not a trophy. this is not who we are. >> it is not in our national security interests to allow those images as has been in the past been the case to become icons for, to rally opinion against the united states. >> senators have been given a c.i.a. briefing on the operation. many agree the gr
since monday's raid on his compound in pakistan, there have been calls for the u.s. to prove the al qaeda leader is dead, but president obama says he is anxious the u.s. shouldn't be seen to be showing off trophies of war and is concerned the images could insight more violence. our correspondent has the latest. >> one demonstration in pakistan against the killing of bin laden. it's striking how few protests there have been and america wants it to stay that way. fusao bin laden in recent...
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despite the denials, pakistan's former national security adviser told us that the group is on pakistan the soil and the tribal belt. >> today, it is a hotbed. everybody who is anybody in the terrorist field is there. there is military. yet they have a fair amount of freedom of action. >> the army has hunted down the other militant groups in this remote tribal terrain, but not the network. old friends to could protect is lama died -- islamabad interest in the post-war afghanistan. pakistan insisted they have sacrificed too much already. and this army hospital, we met some recent casualty is a battle with the militants. every step is a struggle for this capt.. he was ambushed by the taliban. his father, a 30-year army veteran, says pakistan is paying too high a price. >> pakistan is suffering. we are suffering. we are sacrificing. what more can we do? >> americas reply -- drive out the fighters. they do not kill and maim here, said they are not pakistan's priority. officials here and washington are now engaged in damage control. after this latest crisis in its u.s.-pakistan relations. th
despite the denials, pakistan's former national security adviser told us that the group is on pakistan the soil and the tribal belt. >> today, it is a hotbed. everybody who is anybody in the terrorist field is there. there is military. yet they have a fair amount of freedom of action. >> the army has hunted down the other militant groups in this remote tribal terrain, but not the network. old friends to could protect is lama died -- islamabad interest in the post-war afghanistan....
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pakistan is a country where the security forces enjoy few powers. this case is far from over. >> we will appeal and the high court and we're confident that the accused will be released. >> human rights organization said it is common behavior. they are now demanding checks to stop such abuses and the future. >> senior police officers have insisted that the tactics to bring the riots in england under control were not the result of pressure from politicians. shares in europe and the united states had ended higher, making up the losses seen on monday. share values it remains well below their highs of last month. more now on our main story. the riots in england earlier this week seemed to have sparked a debate on the challenges facing. for those above lost homes or businesses, there are more immediate concerns. we'll look at the aftermath of the riots. >> we found the spirit of the better london. thousands of donations have come in to help those who have lost their homes. clothes, bedding, towels, books, children's toys. it is the quiet generosity of the
pakistan is a country where the security forces enjoy few powers. this case is far from over. >> we will appeal and the high court and we're confident that the accused will be released. >> human rights organization said it is common behavior. they are now demanding checks to stop such abuses and the future. >> senior police officers have insisted that the tactics to bring the riots in england under control were not the result of pressure from politicians. shares in europe and...
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to unable pakistan fans to come watch the game as long as they have a confirmed ticket. for the lucky few that made it through, expectations are high. tempered with a note of optimism. >> i think and i hope it will be a friendly match more than anything else. >> is a chance to turn the clock back. relations have never quite recovered a mu for thembai atta -- after the mumbai attack. hours after the cricket clash, an apparent breakthrough to allow investigators to travel to pakistan. on the ground, security is intense. ahead of the high-profile visitors. the cricket stadium is crawling with police and special forces. everyone scrambling for a ticket and welcoming those from across the border. >> are you going to welcome them? >> very happy. >> the politics and the people. >> it is exactly the sentiment that the governments are hoping to exploit to generate good will after years of tension. >> a reminder of our main news, president obama said the libyan leader will ultimately settle down. you are watching bbc news. >> hello and welcome. >> see the news unfold, get the top
to unable pakistan fans to come watch the game as long as they have a confirmed ticket. for the lucky few that made it through, expectations are high. tempered with a note of optimism. >> i think and i hope it will be a friendly match more than anything else. >> is a chance to turn the clock back. relations have never quite recovered a mu for thembai atta -- after the mumbai attack. hours after the cricket clash, an apparent breakthrough to allow investigators to travel to pakistan....
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announces new sanctions against terrorist groups after a tax -- attacks in pakistan and afghanistan. shocking claims from michael jackson's former bodyguard. out rage after bahrain jailed 20 men for treating protesters. >> we are broadcasting to viewers in the u.k. and around the world. >> hello, and welcome. nearly 50 people have been killed in anti-government protests in syria in the last two days alone according to activists. the u.s. estimates more than 207 people have been killed since the crackdown began. our correspondent has been granted rare access to the country. today's she was taken under armed escort to the area where the protests began in march of this year. good >> serious uprising began answer a crackdown to end it. neither has stopped. it is rare for foreign journalists to come here. we cannot show you, but they are here. how our first stop is the station but lies in ruins. the government said this is the work of armed games. the station director shows me the boa holds to prove it. inside what used to be his office, he told me terrorists opened fire from a nearby hil
announces new sanctions against terrorist groups after a tax -- attacks in pakistan and afghanistan. shocking claims from michael jackson's former bodyguard. out rage after bahrain jailed 20 men for treating protesters. >> we are broadcasting to viewers in the u.k. and around the world. >> hello, and welcome. nearly 50 people have been killed in anti-government protests in syria in the last two days alone according to activists. the u.s. estimates more than 207 people have been...
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"bbc news." >> from pakistan let's return to north america. andrea north described the mood in the united states. >> for new york and also across the u.s., definitely the mood we have picked up that people feel that the revenge they wanted has now been achieved. i think that is very much the kind of sense that i have picked up from talking to people this week. it is a kind of catharsis. these scenes of jubilation have left people outside the us uncomfortable. others who have been slightly worried about this sense of triumph about it. what this tells you is just how much osama bin laden traumatized this country. >> the fight against terrific of course continues. this news that we are getting from pakistan that the intelligence services there are getting information from one of osama bin laden's wives, they will be wanting to share more of that, but they won't be tell the public because the issue of trust between the united states and pakistan is very crucial? >> well, that's right. there are a lot of things we don't know and that we are probabl
"bbc news." >> from pakistan let's return to north america. andrea north described the mood in the united states. >> for new york and also across the u.s., definitely the mood we have picked up that people feel that the revenge they wanted has now been achieved. i think that is very much the kind of sense that i have picked up from talking to people this week. it is a kind of catharsis. these scenes of jubilation have left people outside the us uncomfortable. others who...
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we have a report from the pakistan capital. >> after so much tough talk from pakistan and the united states, about reviewing their relationship in recent days, it was john kerry who was entrusted with taking things forward. and publicly, at least, we're told his business here -- his visit here passed productively. he did have a clear message for the pakistanis who criticized the raid that killed bin laden. >> my role in coming here is not to apologize for what i consider to be a triumph against terrorism of unprecedented consequence. my goal has been to talk with the leaders here about how to manage this critical relationship more effectively. >> pakistani leaders focused heavily on the fact that the operation happened without their permission. senator kerry assured them that in future america would work together with pakistan against high profile targets. but he will have brought a tough message, too, from washington where many believe that bin laden's presence here proves that pakistan knowingly shelters militants. the u.s. currently has billions of dollars worth of aid to pakistan
we have a report from the pakistan capital. >> after so much tough talk from pakistan and the united states, about reviewing their relationship in recent days, it was john kerry who was entrusted with taking things forward. and publicly, at least, we're told his business here -- his visit here passed productively. he did have a clear message for the pakistanis who criticized the raid that killed bin laden. >> my role in coming here is not to apologize for what i consider to be a...
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. >> police in pakistan say a bomb has exploded outside a school killing at least one person and wounding 11 others. officials say it was planted outside the school in a residential area. >> you are watching bbc news. >> they are stepping up efforts to defuse a crisis in lebanon. some fear a new civil war could be happening. >> an earthquake of a magnitude and more than seven has struck in pakistan. they are in no immediate reports. initial reports are in several provinces. >> >> the aftermath of the earthquakes, this is seen across pakistan as people realize what happened. a strong quake in the middle of the night. the epicenter was in the province near the rural area which is sparsely populated. the homes are not designed to do this. it is understood that the united states marine corps uses this purported the operation into afghanistan there is the death of the quake. experts believed it was near the earth's surface. it could have been expected. it now proves to have been deeper. >> it is deeper than we originally thought. that may help to minimize the destruction a bit. >> it is a very
. >> police in pakistan say a bomb has exploded outside a school killing at least one person and wounding 11 others. officials say it was planted outside the school in a residential area. >> you are watching bbc news. >> they are stepping up efforts to defuse a crisis in lebanon. some fear a new civil war could be happening. >> an earthquake of a magnitude and more than seven has struck in pakistan. they are in no immediate reports. initial reports are in several...
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it is a symbol. >> the only christian in pakistan's cabinet has been shot dead in islamabad. he was the minorities minister and predicted the assassination four months ago. he recorded a tape which was to be sent to the bbc if he was killed. he has been calling for changes in pakistan's blasphemy laws. >> a hail of bullets in broad daylight claimed the life of a minister on his way to a cabinet meeting. he was a marked man who asked for a bulletproof car, but did not get one. when the taliban came, there was no one to stop them. >> when he supported the change to the blasphemy law, this had to happen. >> there was no one to protect him? >> no. >> there are still some signs of the attack here, bullet holes in the cement. the man who struck the minister's car -- it was coming down the road. he was visiting family. he knew his life was at risk. but in recent wit -- recent weeks, he was more concerned about security. he complained he had not been given extra protection in spite of the obvious threat. last december, he recorded this message and asked it be sent to the bbc in the e
it is a symbol. >> the only christian in pakistan's cabinet has been shot dead in islamabad. he was the minorities minister and predicted the assassination four months ago. he recorded a tape which was to be sent to the bbc if he was killed. he has been calling for changes in pakistan's blasphemy laws. >> a hail of bullets in broad daylight claimed the life of a minister on his way to a cabinet meeting. he was a marked man who asked for a bulletproof car, but did not get one. when...
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we took a boat across the cotton fields, adjoining the pakistan army. they have been racing against time to save a drowning communities. these rescue missions have been running from first light into last july. most of the people in this area have been evacuated. more than 2000 have been brought to dry land. some are still clinging to what is left of their homes, even though the water levels are still rising. >> most of the coastal village has already been swallowed. 300 houses have been destroyed. the village is now an island. in the primary school, we found generations of people who had stayed put. we were the first outsiders to write. the villagers prefer to suffer at home than languish in a relief camp. in her 80 years, she has seen plenty of hard times. she told me this is the worst. >> there was a cyclone in the 1970's. but our houses were saved. now there is nothing left. we eat only once a day. what is striking is what is missing from the landscape, a major relief effort by pakistan or anyone else. >> the american space agency nasa has warned a 6
we took a boat across the cotton fields, adjoining the pakistan army. they have been racing against time to save a drowning communities. these rescue missions have been running from first light into last july. most of the people in this area have been evacuated. more than 2000 have been brought to dry land. some are still clinging to what is left of their homes, even though the water levels are still rising. >> most of the coastal village has already been swallowed. 300 houses have been...
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this is the video that has caused issues across pakistan. the boy was picked up by rangers in a park on suspicion of robbery. some accounts said he was carrying a replica, or toy pistol. pleading for his life, he says please don't shoot. it was a toy gun. please don't shoot. the verdict of the soldiers is too disturbing to show in full. he later died of his injuries. pakistan is a country where the security forces enjoy huge powers, but cara chih's top security officials were sacked after the shocking pictures came to light. but this case is far from over. >> we will appeal in the high court and we are confident that these accused will be released. >> human rights organizations say it's common behavior for law enforcers to protect the police in situations such as this case. they're now demanding checks to stop such abuses in the future. david campanali, "bbc news." >> this is "bbc news." the headlines -- senior police officers have insisted that the tactics to bring the riots in england under control were not the results of pressure from pol
this is the video that has caused issues across pakistan. the boy was picked up by rangers in a park on suspicion of robbery. some accounts said he was carrying a replica, or toy pistol. pleading for his life, he says please don't shoot. it was a toy gun. please don't shoot. the verdict of the soldiers is too disturbing to show in full. he later died of his injuries. pakistan is a country where the security forces enjoy huge powers, but cara chih's top security officials were sacked after the...
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they kept it going but pakistan fell well short. 231 all out. this was a match deep in significance, just wait until the next one. india will now play a world cup final on home soil. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global expertise to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news america" was presented by kcet los presented by kcet los angeles.
they kept it going but pakistan fell well short. 231 all out. this was a match deep in significance, just wait until the next one. india will now play a world cup final on home soil. >> see the news unfold, get the top stories from around the globe and click-to-play video reports. go to bbc.com/news to experience the in-depth, expert reporting of "bbc world news" online. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu....
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liberals in pakistan have been reminded how vulnerable they are. some say the assassination proof of a growing extremism and they are worried for pakistan and also for the west. there is a battle here, a fight for the future of the nation in crisis. the brutal killing of salman taseer has exposed deep divisions and heightened fears about where pakistan is heading. >> united nations peacekeeping chief plans to ask the security council to send two dozen more trips every cuts. he said it is needed to protect the headquarters of the internationally recognized winner, alassane ouattara, who remains in a hotel. he is cut off by military checkpoints. our correspondent reports. >> an empty road as we head toward the besieged hotel. we're hoping to reach the men the world says is the rightful president of ivory coast. we need to get through the siege. we are stopped by forces loyal to laurent gbagbo, the man reluctant to give up the presidency. we are ordered out and one says, we will finish you, you'll never leave here. that was a very unpleasant scene. we
liberals in pakistan have been reminded how vulnerable they are. some say the assassination proof of a growing extremism and they are worried for pakistan and also for the west. there is a battle here, a fight for the future of the nation in crisis. the brutal killing of salman taseer has exposed deep divisions and heightened fears about where pakistan is heading. >> united nations peacekeeping chief plans to ask the security council to send two dozen more trips every cuts. he said it is...
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presence in the region. 100,000 troops in pakistan. a handful of troops operating in pakistan are not particularly significant as well as we know. the drone strikes that the united states carries out with the tacit acceptance of the pakistani is our pretty important. the united states government claims that it is the most important tool that america has in the fight against the afghan taliban and al qaeda. these troops they're talking about bringing will not be tactically or strategically important. >> diplomats at the u.n. say european countries have begun circulating a draft resolution condemning syria for their repression of pro-democracy protests. it calls for an immediate end to the violence and for the government to meet the demands for political reforms. so far, russia and china have blocked any efforts to get the security council to condemn these actions. heavy fighting continues between security forces and tribesmen in yemen. the u.s. state department has urged non-essential diplomats to leave the country. fighting between sec
presence in the region. 100,000 troops in pakistan. a handful of troops operating in pakistan are not particularly significant as well as we know. the drone strikes that the united states carries out with the tacit acceptance of the pakistani is our pretty important. the united states government claims that it is the most important tool that america has in the fight against the afghan taliban and al qaeda. these troops they're talking about bringing will not be tactically or strategically...
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. >> there is chaos in pakistan, but will it be worse than last year's flooding devastation? it is 11:00 a.m. right here in singapore. >> and it is 4:00 a.m. in london. broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, this is newsday. ♪ >> hello and welcome. asian stock markets have risen and the bureau is gaining strength on hopes that europe may solve its debt crisis yet. prime minister of greece and tried to ensure his french and german canada ports that his country will meet all its obligations for the next -- counterparts that his country will meet all its obligations for the next installment of the bailout pinnock >. >> setting out to calm fears of a greek default, they held a press conference. >> for their part, the leaders of france and germany said they were convinced that reece belonged in the eurozone, but it had to stick to its spending targets. >> but here is the problem. every day, greek workers are protesting, resisting cuts in savings. even tax collectors were on strike this week. doubts remain whether the government can deliver on its promise
. >> there is chaos in pakistan, but will it be worse than last year's flooding devastation? it is 11:00 a.m. right here in singapore. >> and it is 4:00 a.m. in london. broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, this is newsday. ♪ >> hello and welcome. asian stock markets have risen and the bureau is gaining strength on hopes that europe may solve its debt crisis yet. prime minister of greece and tried to ensure his french and german canada ports that...
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clarence was given by pakistan. the accord commits given to them were wrong. in retaliation, pakistan shut down the suppliers americans used to send supplies to their troops in afghanistan. the united states says russian authorities are conducting harassment against the country's only independent election observer group. the accusations of a court ruling that found the group guilty of violations after parliamentary elections. but vladimir putin has said western governments are trying to influence the election through non-governmental organizations. stock markets have recorded some of their biggest weekly gains in nearly three years, reflecting hopes there is further action to deal with the eurozone debt crisis. traders are hoping the deal will be agreed to at a european summit next week. german chancellor angela merkel warned it will take years to resolve the situation. >> at this critical time, here is the european central bank celebrating the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the euro bank note. >> the euro, our money. >> in the german parliament today
clarence was given by pakistan. the accord commits given to them were wrong. in retaliation, pakistan shut down the suppliers americans used to send supplies to their troops in afghanistan. the united states says russian authorities are conducting harassment against the country's only independent election observer group. the accusations of a court ruling that found the group guilty of violations after parliamentary elections. but vladimir putin has said western governments are trying to...
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in retaliation, pakistan has shut down all the routes the u.s. used -- uses to send foot, fuel and supplies in to troops. and accusations in moscow against a group in front of this sunday's elections. stock markets recorded some of their biggest weekly gains for nearly three years, reflecting hopes of further action to deal well. euro zone crisis. frankfurt's main index closed up for the week. the german chancellor, angela merkel, has warned it will take years to resolve the situation. >> at this critical time, here is the european central bank celebrating the 10th anniversary of the instruction -- truex -- intro dux of the euro bank know. >> the euro. our money. >> in the german parliament today, angela merkel was looking for a plan that would save the single currency. her ambitious idea is for the countries to be bound more closely together, with tough rules to prevent governments overspending. >> anybody who just a few months ago would have said that we were introducing very serious steps, for a fiscal union, would have been considered crazy.
in retaliation, pakistan has shut down all the routes the u.s. used -- uses to send foot, fuel and supplies in to troops. and accusations in moscow against a group in front of this sunday's elections. stock markets recorded some of their biggest weekly gains for nearly three years, reflecting hopes of further action to deal well. euro zone crisis. frankfurt's main index closed up for the week. the german chancellor, angela merkel, has warned it will take years to resolve the situation. >>...
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police in pakistan have charged an as yet unnamed american consular official with double murder. he shot and killed two motorcycle riders in the eastern city of lahore. the american official believed that he was going to be robbed. the official said it will try hard to make sure there's no anti-american backlash. >> local television was fast on the scene of the shootings. their footage showed the car with bullet holes across the front windshield. a crowd surrounded the vehicle and kept the american at the scene until police arrived. a local officer at thames -- explains the attempted carjacking made by the motorcycle driver. >> two robbers pointed their guns at him. awarding to reports we have received so far, he fired and that killed one of them on the crossing. we have learned that the other one has since died. >> police recovered weapons from the bodies of the two men. in a tragic development, a third passer-by was run over and killed by a second car from the u.s. consulate rushing to the scene after being alerted to the incident. two americans in that vehicle also face charge
police in pakistan have charged an as yet unnamed american consular official with double murder. he shot and killed two motorcycle riders in the eastern city of lahore. the american official believed that he was going to be robbed. the official said it will try hard to make sure there's no anti-american backlash. >> local television was fast on the scene of the shootings. their footage showed the car with bullet holes across the front windshield. a crowd surrounded the vehicle and kept...
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. >> aid workers in pakistan say the floods in sind are more serious than last year's devastation. the number of those affected is expected to rise as torrential rain continues to fall throughout the region. >> this is what large parts of this massive province in southern pakistan look like right now, submerged by water. all the villages around this area have been inundated by the water after heavy monsoon rains. one aid agency is talking about over 4000 villages that have been affected over recent days. that is an extraordinary number, but there are also problems with access. roads have been destroyed or submerged. we are talking about 5 million people who have been affected in the last week alone. this is just a few who have come from villages that have been destroyed to get food aid. they are carrying in wheat, but there is also oil and high energy biscuits being given out by international organizations. these people are at least getting some help at the moment, but there are real worries about people who are trapped. the navy is going out to try to get to villages that have bee
. >> aid workers in pakistan say the floods in sind are more serious than last year's devastation. the number of those affected is expected to rise as torrential rain continues to fall throughout the region. >> this is what large parts of this massive province in southern pakistan look like right now, submerged by water. all the villages around this area have been inundated by the water after heavy monsoon rains. one aid agency is talking about over 4000 villages that have been...
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breakingbring you some news from pakistan from the reuters news agency. it is being reported that around 150 heavily armed militants have attacked a security check post and pakistan near the waziristan region on thursday, killing around eight soldiers. that is according to local intelligence officials. and the security forces killed at least 12 militants in retaliation for that attack. that is coming from reuters news agency. you are watching bbc news. still ahead, china has a secret weapon. the first of its aircraft carriers to set to launch from beijing. the eu has increased to 210 million euros the compensation for farmers that have lost compensation due to the e coli outbreak. the outbreak has so far left at least 26 people dead. >> the it -- the clinic in hobart is one of the big epicenters of the outbreak. for nearly three weeks there have been a wave of new patients, some with kidney failure, all on top of their normal workload. they normally only have to do some specialist treatment in this hospital, only 50 times a year. but they have now had 200
breakingbring you some news from pakistan from the reuters news agency. it is being reported that around 150 heavily armed militants have attacked a security check post and pakistan near the waziristan region on thursday, killing around eight soldiers. that is according to local intelligence officials. and the security forces killed at least 12 militants in retaliation for that attack. that is coming from reuters news agency. you are watching bbc news. still ahead, china has a secret weapon....
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reduce its footprint in pakistan. that was the wording of it. now, this refers to a very small number of troops that the united states keeps in pakistan overtly, at least, between 200 and 300 trainers attached to the pakistani military. so it will be some of those who are coming home. obviously, the speculation is immediately turned to the notion that this is in some way pakistan signaling its displeasure with the united states in the wake of the raid that killed osama bin laden, but there is nothing specifically in the request that we know of that makes it clear it is some sort of retaliatory step. that's where we are. >> adam, in your opinion, do you think this is as much for public consumption in terms of the pakistani government to show its people that it's standing up to the united states and possibly the most important operatives would remain in pakistan? >> it's hard to say. it may be. it may have that effect in any case. what this doesn't tell us is the degree to which the rest of america's presence, its intel
reduce its footprint in pakistan. that was the wording of it. now, this refers to a very small number of troops that the united states keeps in pakistan overtly, at least, between 200 and 300 trainers attached to the pakistani military. so it will be some of those who are coming home. obviously, the speculation is immediately turned to the notion that this is in some way pakistan signaling its displeasure with the united states in the wake of the raid that killed osama bin laden, but there is...
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police in pakistan have charged an unnamed american official with double murder. he shot and killed two motorcycle riders in an eastern city. american official is believed to be fought to do some robbery. >> local television crews are at the scene of the shooting. it shows his car with bullet holes across the front windshield. a crowd surrounds the vehicle and kept the american at the scene until police arrived. a local officer described the attempted carjacking made by a motorcyclist at a traffic single. >> he stopped the road crossing. two robbers pointed guns at him. according to reports we have seen so far, he fired in killed one of them in the crossing. the other one has since died. >> police recovered weapons from the bodies of the take a man. in a tragic development, a third passer-by was run over and killed by a second car from the u.s. consulate rushing to the scene after being alerted to the incident. two americans in that vehicle also face charges. in washington, u.s. state department spokesperson told reporters the man was a u.s. citizen working for th
police in pakistan have charged an unnamed american official with double murder. he shot and killed two motorcycle riders in an eastern city. american official is believed to be fought to do some robbery. >> local television crews are at the scene of the shooting. it shows his car with bullet holes across the front windshield. a crowd surrounds the vehicle and kept the american at the scene until police arrived. a local officer described the attempted carjacking made by a motorcyclist at...
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but talks between india and pakistan can be tricky. for india, the main issue is terror. they want more action against pakistan-based militant groups, especially those responsible for the 2008 attacks. and though very quick to respond after the capture and killing of osama bin laden on pakistani soil, pointing out that they believe pakistan could be seen as a staging grounds for militants operating across south asia. for pakistan, the main issue always has been and will be cashmere, the himalayan region which both sides lay claim to. but their positions become more complex following the arrest last week of an activist in washington, who was accused of being on the payroll of pakistan's spy agency. >> you're watching "newsday" on the bbc live. still to come on the program with, the london olympics exactly a year away, we look at how beijing has benefited from the game's legacy. >> and amy winehouse's father leads the tributes to his angel daughter, as family and friends attend the singer's funeral. >> e7bs of thousands of people have been -- 2e7bs of thousands of people ha
but talks between india and pakistan can be tricky. for india, the main issue is terror. they want more action against pakistan-based militant groups, especially those responsible for the 2008 attacks. and though very quick to respond after the capture and killing of osama bin laden on pakistani soil, pointing out that they believe pakistan could be seen as a staging grounds for militants operating across south asia. for pakistan, the main issue always has been and will be cashmere, the...
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. >> an earthquake of magnitude more than 7 has just hit southwest of pakistan. there are no immediate reports of damage. it was felt in several provinces. >> the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, but this is seen across pakistan as people realize what happened. and strom earthquake in the middle of the night when most people would have been at home. the epicenter was near the town that is a rural area that is vastly populated. traditional homes are not designed to withstand strong seismic events. the united states marine corps uses a local air field for part of its operations into the afghanistan. a key point here is the depth of the earthquake. the belief it was near the earth's surface. it would have meant damage to property and live. it now appears to have been deeper. >> it is deeper than we are regionally but. that may help to minimize the destruction a bit. it is a very seismic area. parts are quite complex. the indian subcontinent is being pushed in carried on a plate, push northwards into the asian play. >> it killed more than 70,000 people. althoug
. >> an earthquake of magnitude more than 7 has just hit southwest of pakistan. there are no immediate reports of damage. it was felt in several provinces. >> the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, but this is seen across pakistan as people realize what happened. and strom earthquake in the middle of the night when most people would have been at home. the epicenter was near the town that is a rural area that is vastly populated. traditional homes are not designed to withstand...
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>> relations are strained, and it goes back to pakistan. it goes back to the death of osama bin laden in pakistan, and those are really just two of the most recent issues. in fact, relations have been strained for some time. the fact is secretary panetta's statements really reflect the accurate relationship. it reflects the relationship well, which is one where pakistan continues to support the network, allows them safe haven from which they project into afghanistan, and as the recent attack in kabul demonstrated, have the ability to carry out pretty significant attacks, even though they failed to kill a large number of u.s. or coalition forces. >> and indeed, the death, along with osama bin laden's earlier this year, seems to suggest the american military is making progress in the so-called war against terror. what's changed from before? is it intelligence perhaps? >> well, there's a number of things. number one, a true presence underground helps generate intelligence that is used to go after these guys. there's been a tremendous increase
>> relations are strained, and it goes back to pakistan. it goes back to the death of osama bin laden in pakistan, and those are really just two of the most recent issues. in fact, relations have been strained for some time. the fact is secretary panetta's statements really reflect the accurate relationship. it reflects the relationship well, which is one where pakistan continues to support the network, allows them safe haven from which they project into afghanistan, and as the recent...
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pakistan's powerful islamists took to the street. the governor was threatened, but vowed to fight on even if he was the last man standing. when he spoke to the bbc in november, he told us why. >> a lot of people said to me that you are making a mistake, don't do it. i said no. if i don't stand up, then other people who think like me will not be able to stand up either. >> it is the most high-profile assassination here since the killing of the former prime minister benazir bhutto in 2007. once again, there is chaos and lost, and all this at a time of political crisis. the government is hanging by a thread. pakistan's ruling party has been rubbed of a stalwart, and the country has been robbed of an outspoken liberal. human rights workers say a rare voice of courage it is gone. bbc news, islamabad. >> the rising waters seem to be reaching their peak in australia. weeks' worth of rain is making its way north to the ocean along the swollen river, but a town lies in the way. they have cut the town's airport and road links and isolated the
pakistan's powerful islamists took to the street. the governor was threatened, but vowed to fight on even if he was the last man standing. when he spoke to the bbc in november, he told us why. >> a lot of people said to me that you are making a mistake, don't do it. i said no. if i don't stand up, then other people who think like me will not be able to stand up either. >> it is the most high-profile assassination here since the killing of the former prime minister benazir bhutto in...
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there are still a few pockets left in places like nigeria, india, pakistan, afghanistan. this initiative is aimed at finishing it off by 2013. >> also whether or not to appoint a commissioner of human rights and democracy? >> yes. this has come out of an eminent persons group report. the commonwealth looking at itself to try to update itself. one idea is to appoint the commissioner for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. it is not quite clear yet how this person would operate and what sanctions he will be able to bring. at the moment, the ultimate sanction is to expel people from the commonwealth, in the past, countries like zimbabwe and one or two other countries. the point is it is a new step forward. the whole idea of this report is to modernize the commonwealth. its leaders felt as though it was becoming irrelevant in a world dominated his by the g8, g20, united nations, nato. it was to publicize itself more as an organization. it represents one-third of the world's population and it really wants to halt its profile. they're thinking about appointing this co
there are still a few pockets left in places like nigeria, india, pakistan, afghanistan. this initiative is aimed at finishing it off by 2013. >> also whether or not to appoint a commissioner of human rights and democracy? >> yes. this has come out of an eminent persons group report. the commonwealth looking at itself to try to update itself. one idea is to appoint the commissioner for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. it is not quite clear yet how this person would...
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. >> it was an attack that shocked pakistan. even more because it was perpetrated by an allied. 24 soldiers were killed in the aerial bombardment of a border post by nato forces. for the first time, washington admits those forces made a series of mistakes. >> the loss of life and lack of proper coordination between the forces that contributed to those losses -- we express our deepest regret. we further express sincere condolences to the pakistani people, the pakistani government, and most importantly, the families of the soldiers who were killed or wounded. >> 823-year-old was one of the soldiers who lost his life in the assault. his father says nothing will make room for give the americans. "if i had the means, "says, "i would set the whole of america on fire." his son was killed. his only thought is to destroy the home of his killers. the attack caused public perception of the u.s. to fall to a new low. huge demonstrations were held. the government stopped some cooperation with washington in protest. the key question is whethe
. >> it was an attack that shocked pakistan. even more because it was perpetrated by an allied. 24 soldiers were killed in the aerial bombardment of a border post by nato forces. for the first time, washington admits those forces made a series of mistakes. >> the loss of life and lack of proper coordination between the forces that contributed to those losses -- we express our deepest regret. we further express sincere condolences to the pakistani people, the pakistani government,...
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they have done well against a traditional cricket in countries like the west indies and pakistan. the game is catching on among the women in japan. >> it is still a minor sport but many girls are playing cricket at the university level. this is quite popular among girls. hopefully, our success will help to raise the game and our country. >> it is clear that cricket is passing its traditional boundaries and going into areas like japan. the man's critique is not at the highest level. ricketing is not at the highest level. women's cricket is going to the next level. as the game reaches new frontiers, it also faces new problems. >> in our country, if girls want to play cricket, they face a restriction from the government and society. they think it is a man's game. we need to wear full track suits. the game is gaining more popularity and more are coming to watch the matches. >> for a long time, women's cricket has started to come out of the shadow. the game is looking promising as the global appeal grows. >> just a reminder of our main news. we have uncovered mounting evidence of syria
they have done well against a traditional cricket in countries like the west indies and pakistan. the game is catching on among the women in japan. >> it is still a minor sport but many girls are playing cricket at the university level. this is quite popular among girls. hopefully, our success will help to raise the game and our country. >> it is clear that cricket is passing its traditional boundaries and going into areas like japan. the man's critique is not at the highest level....
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one is seth said to be a member of the pakistan-based hakani network. i spoke to jeffrey from washington's institute. >> the chief of their pakistan, the former bodyguard of bin laden and also a close associate of the other top al qaeda leadership, so certainly it's significant, put we have to put it in perspective, which is that it's simply another one of these high-profile killer captures that will degrade al qaeda over time. but i think there's still a long way to go. >> his death along with osama bin laden's earlier this year seems to suggest the american military is making progress in the so-called war against terror. what has changed from before? is it better intelligence perhaps? >> well, there is a number of things. number one, a true presence on the ground helps generate intelligence that is used to go after these guys. there has been an increase in intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance assets in the region. also an increase in special forces in the region as well as the kaye presence. all of this -- as well as the c.i.a. presence. i thi
one is seth said to be a member of the pakistan-based hakani network. i spoke to jeffrey from washington's institute. >> the chief of their pakistan, the former bodyguard of bin laden and also a close associate of the other top al qaeda leadership, so certainly it's significant, put we have to put it in perspective, which is that it's simply another one of these high-profile killer captures that will degrade al qaeda over time. but i think there's still a long way to go. >> his...
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what can america do about pakistan? >> yeah. i think that it's got to be a combination of both pushing them and urging better performance from them. we've seen that they've harbored bin laden. we've seen that they supported the haqqani network. we can't have any illusions about some of their work. and you have to insist that stop. withhold some assistance and help the pakistans to try to provide leverage and at the same time, provide some assistance and help in order to really forge a partnership. as ditch as it is, there's no solution -- as active as it is, there's no solution without pakistan. >> former u.s. ambassador to nato. thank you. this is bbc news. still ahead, california, here i come. prince harry starts combat training. in the west coast heat. 12 british banks and building societies including lloyds and r.b.s. have been downgraded by a leading credit rating agency. it reflects concerns that the government might not be willing to bail them out in the event of any future cries crisis. -- any future crisis. >> etc. been
what can america do about pakistan? >> yeah. i think that it's got to be a combination of both pushing them and urging better performance from them. we've seen that they've harbored bin laden. we've seen that they supported the haqqani network. we can't have any illusions about some of their work. and you have to insist that stop. withhold some assistance and help the pakistans to try to provide leverage and at the same time, provide some assistance and help in order to really forge a...
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. >> at least 30 have been killed in northwest pakistan. a suicide bomber was targeting government buildings. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. seven soldiers from the nato force in afghanistan died in a militant attack while on foot patrol in the south. they were killed by two roadside bombs. their nationalities won't be released until their families have been informed. british government ministers approved the deployment of apache helicopters in libya. they are expected to be sent within the next few days. the french government already approved the use of 12 similar attack helicopters. that news emerged recently. >> this is a part of what david cameron calls turning up the heat on the gadhafi regime. they are faster to deploy, they can hit smaller targets in more urbanized areas and with less chance of civilian casualties. that is apparently the upside. the downside is that they are more liable to be targets themselves in a country which has thousands of ground to air missiles. they are known and feared by the t
. >> at least 30 have been killed in northwest pakistan. a suicide bomber was targeting government buildings. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. seven soldiers from the nato force in afghanistan died in a militant attack while on foot patrol in the south. they were killed by two roadside bombs. their nationalities won't be released until their families have been informed. british government ministers approved the deployment of apache helicopters in libya. they...
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first, taliban fighters have attacked a checkpoint in northwest pakistan killing at least 14 soldiers. officials say hundreds of militants stormed the post in the region close to the tribal areas where taliban and al qaeda fighters shelter. our correspondent is in islamabad. >> american tanks in pakistan actually started under the watch of george w bush but have increased markedly in the frequency since president obama took over. the latest attack was friday morning when missiles hit a compound in the tribal area. officials say on the ground that around two dozen people were killed. among them were militants and four women and five children who were in the building next door to the compound was attacked were also killed. that type of bad publicity has marred this drone campaign since its inception. the taliban have told us that the drone strikes have made them alter their behavior. they have had an impact. the militants congregate in the same way that they used to, they have to move around much more. they also tell us the taliban is using the drone campaign as a recruiting tool, talki
first, taliban fighters have attacked a checkpoint in northwest pakistan killing at least 14 soldiers. officials say hundreds of militants stormed the post in the region close to the tribal areas where taliban and al qaeda fighters shelter. our correspondent is in islamabad. >> american tanks in pakistan actually started under the watch of george w bush but have increased markedly in the frequency since president obama took over. the latest attack was friday morning when missiles hit a...